Octaves: Tolis explained that the intervals we hear most in modern songwriting happen within the octave. It’s worth persevering, these are key to building a riff. This can be a complex topic to get your plectrum around, involving major and minor notes, such as a major third and a perfect fifth. Intervals: The distance between notes on a guitar’s fretboard (it applies to other instruments too).
Want to create a memorable riff? These are just some of the elements and techniques you’ll need to know to wake up a guitar’s potential.